Anoka-Hennepin STEP

When it all adds up, Anoka-Hennepin Schools staff members are ONE of the many reasons that students achieve, delivering on our promise to educate each student for success.

The connections district staff make with students, families and community members make all the difference, and the work they do today will matter now and well into the future.

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district. Thank you for supporting Anoka-Hennepin Schools in recognizing and celebrating the impact staff members make today, and every day.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

May 4-8, 2026 is being celebrated as Employee Appreciation Week across the school district, recognizing the significant impact that staff at all sites make for students. You can join us in honoring, recognizing and celebrating school district staff! Consider a few ideas to show your appreciation:

• Encourage your student to share a handwritten note of appreciation for a staff member that impacts their days at school.

• Consider sending a staff member a simple email message to let them know that their work and the connections they make with your student matters.

• Share a smile, and/or tell a staff member how they make a difference for your student or your family.

• Get involved in your school’s Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) and see if there are ways you can volunteer or donate as a token of appreciation.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/ahschools2026appreciation

Due to predicted extreme winter weather conditions, the Anoka-Hennepin School District will be closed Sunday, March 15, 2026. The closure impacts weekend activities and facility rentals. This decision has been made for the safety of students, staff and community members as a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Anoka and Hennepin counties. Details: https://bit.ly/3No83sf

Don't forget - the district is hosting a unique college fair event for Anoka-Hennepin Schools students tonight from 6-7:30 p.m. at Anoka High School (3939 N. 7th Ave., Anoka, MN 55303).

Representatives from 108 schools - from nearby Anoka Technical College to Xavier University - will be in attendance for families to ask questions and consider planning for each student’s post-secondary plans.

The event is free to attend, although those who register in advance at www.StriveFair.com will gain an advantage for navigating their way through the event. Look for the complete list of participating schools and get more details: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/attend-the-anoka-hennepin-college-fair-tuesday-feb-24

Here's an opportunity for high school students and their families to explore over 100 college options in person together – in one-place and time – close to home! Attend the Anoka-Hennepin College Fair this upcoming Tuesday, Feb. 24 at from 6-7:30 p.m. at Anoka High School. Get all the details and learn more: https://www.ahschools.us/about/news/article/~board/news/post/attend-the-anoka-hennepin-college-fair-tuesday-feb-24

Save the date and share! The Anoka-Hennepin School District Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will host a parent resource event featuring guest speakers from the school district to inform families about resources available at schools in the district Thursday, March 5 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Anoka-Hennepin Schools Educational Service Center (2727 N. Ferry Street, Anoka).

Families of special education students or families considering an Individualized Education Plan for their student are welcome to attend to learn more about 504 plans, Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), and special education modifications and accommodations. Details:

Special Education Parent Resource event to be held March 5 The Anoka-Hennepin School District Special Education Advisory Council (SEAC) will host a parent resource event featuring guest speakers from the school district to inform families about resources available at schools in the district.

Due to extreme cold weather conditions, all Anoka-Hennepin schools will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, 2026. This decision has been made for the safety of students and staff as an Extreme Cold Warning has been issued for Anoka and Hennepin counties until 10 a.m. on Friday. Anoka-Hennepin does not have the option for a late start due to the district’s large and complex transportation system.

As weather conditions are expected to improve, high school afternoon and evening activities may continue beginning at 2:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/3LHGkSy

Anoka-Hennepin Schools will launch updated district and school websites on Thursday, Dec. 18. The change is required by the district’s current website vendor to ensure the platform is technically supported in the new calendar year. This is a renewal of the website contract within the current budget parameters.

What to expect: Updates to websites will be applied Dec. 18 between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Login: 🔐Families will be able to login the same way they have in the past, by clicking the login link in the top right corner of any district or school website, or by visiting ahschools.us/login.

🔖If you need to access your ParentVue account on Thursday, consider bookmarking the A-HConnect login page in the event that district and school websites experience intermittent downtime.

View features and details: https://bit.ly/3MELtL6

Families across Anoka-Hennepin are invited to learn practical ways to make college more affordable at an upcoming Financing Your Future event hosted by Anoka-Hennepin Schools Career and College Specialists. The event is free and open to the public.

When: Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 6–8 p.m.
Where: C**n Rapids High School auditorium and atrium conference room (2340 Northdale Blvd., C**n Rapids)

The event is designed to help students and their families turn their college dreams into reality with sessions focused on scholarships, strategies for lowering college costs, maximizing financial aid opportunities and earning college credit in high school. Sessions are led by career and college specialists from each Anoka-Hennepin high school to help establish connections and resources students can revisit throughout the school year.

Families of high school seniors can participate in a hands-on FAFSA Help Session offering one-on-one support from financial aid experts. Read full details online: https://bit.ly/48391By